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Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Title: Spv, Nursing

Job Code: 0283

Grade/FLSA: UGR/Exempt

Updated By: Chad Taylor Olpin - 06/18/2013 03:23:06 pm

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates all intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities. Responsible for all on-site administrative decisions in the absence of the administrative team. Seeks input from the administrator-on-call and other members of the management team as indicated. Participates in the development , implementation, and revision of hospital policies and procedures. Role model for University of Utah behavioral standards. Maintains open communication with all staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or equivalency; three years of nursing experience; current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Care is appropriate to the population served

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

Act on behalf of the Hospital Administrative staff to coordinate hospital services by making decisions which positively impact patient care.

Act as a resource to Hospital personnel in all areas of patient care management and utilization of resources.

Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance to the University of Utah Guidelines.

Provides effective leadership to the assigned department(s) of responsibility.

Demonstrates strong and effective managerial techniques/skills in established lines of authority.

Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance.

Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Department(s) and assesses areas of personal and professional growth.

Supports and promotes excellence in customer/guest relations.

Comments

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.